We’re just seeing reports of an active shooter situation at the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio.
At approximately 12:40 p.m. today, base emergency responders, including security forces and fire department, responded to a reported incident in building 830, the Wright-Patt Hospital. There are no additional details at this time. Information will be released as it is available
— Wright-Patterson AFB (@WrightPattAFB) August 2, 2018
At approximately 12:40 p.m., base emergency responders (security forces, fire department) responded to a reported Active Shooter incident at the base hospital.
Base personnel have been directed to shelter in place until the incident is investigated
— Wright-Patterson AFB (@WrightPattAFB) August 2, 2018
Our first priority in any emergency incident is to protect the men and women at Wright-Patt. Our base security forces defenders and fire department personnel are trained to quickly assess situations and take necessary action. An investigation is under way.
— Wright-Patterson AFB (@WrightPattAFB) August 2, 2018
BREAKING: Active shooter reported at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio; personnel told to shelter in place.
— The Associated Press (@AP) August 2, 2018
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio says security forces and fire dept. have responded to a security incident at a base hospital.
— NBC News (@NBCNews) August 2, 2018
BREAKING: ATF Columbus Field Division is responding to reports of an active shooter at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, Ohio. pic.twitter.com/ycVlbpZzYE
— ATF HQ (@ATFHQ) August 2, 2018
We don’t have many details beyond that, but I’ve seen reports that the situation is contained.
Update at 1:33 p.m. — We have been told the incident has been contained. Continue to refer to your local news for further updates. https://t.co/DFwiM5QqPe
— Wright State University (Dayton, OH) (@wrightstate) August 2, 2018
Please join us in keeping the first responders, Wright-Patt personnel and the entire Dayton community in our thoughts as we pray for the safety of everyone involved. https://t.co/rVVAZhqu2W
— Sherrod Brown (@SenSherrodBrown) August 2, 2018
We’ll update you as we find out more.